Title I Pre-Kindergarten Quality Review Monitoring Instrument/ On-Site

School Name: /  FocusSchool
PrioritySchool
SIGSchool
LEA Contact Person: / Linda Olinger
Patsy Squire
Date of Monitoring:
Date of Report:
Rating Scale Rubric
Quality Indicators / Meets Requirements / Action(s) Needed / NA- Not Applicable
  • Documentation that needs to be included.
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  • Compliance indicator is 100% metand supported by all required evidence(s).
  • All Required documents are provided and support compliance.
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  • Evidence or lack of evidence show compliance indicator has not been met.
  • Incomplete or lack of required documentation.
  • Recommendation(s) will address each finding. The school will respond to each recommendation with evidence of resolution.
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  • Accountability standard is not applicable.

Strand III. Program Quality. Programs are implemented using scientifically researched based strategies and services, highly qualified staff, and high quality professional development which is all aligned to a comprehensive needs assessment.

I. Selection Process: Have students been appropriately selected for services?
Quality Requirement / Quality Indicator Findings / Meets Requirements / Action Needed / Not Applicable
  1. If Title I preschool program is held at a schoolwide program, pre-k students are identified within the attendance area for that school. [SEC. 1114(a)(2)]
/ □ Roster of enrolled students
□ Process for enrollment
  1. Children are selected on the basis of such criteria as teacher judgment, interviews with parents, and developmentally appropriate educationally related measures. [SEC 1115(b)]
/ □ Assessment results
□ Teacher input
□ Parent interviews/surveys
□ Rank order list of students
□ Roster of participating students
II. Instruction: Are the required components effectively communicated to staff and implemented in the preschool program?
Quality Requirement / Quality Indicator Findings / Meets Requirements / Action Needed / Not Applicable
  1. Title I funds are used to help participating children meet such State’s challenging student academic achievement standards. [SEC. 1115(c)(2)]
/ □ Review classroom schedule—provides a balanced program of child-initiated & adult-directed learning experiences, including individual and small group activities, both indoors and outdoors
□ Daily schedule provides opportunity for sustained creative play
  1. The pre-k program implements effective methods and instructional strategies that are based on scientifically based research. [SEC. 1118(c)(2)]
/ □ Curriculum is comprehensive, developmentally appropriate, supports a broad range of interests and abilities, and aligns with NC’s early learning standards
□ Sample teacher lesson plan used for student instruction
□ Student portfolio/work samples
□ Assessment tool utilized to measure progress
  1. Instruction is provided by highly qualified teachers. [SEC. 1115(c)(1)(E)]
/ □ Teachers possess Birth to Kindergarten licensure and/or Pre-K add on licensure
□ Paraprofessionals meet required qualifications under ESEA
III. Monitoring: Does the LEA maintain control of funds and title to materials and equipment purchased with Title I funds?
Quality Requirement / Quality Indicator Findings / Meets Requirements / Action Needed / Not Applicable
  1. Title I materials and equipment are used solely for students participating in the PreK program. [SEC 1115]
/ □ Budgets
□ Purchase orders/invoices
□ Labeled Title I equipment
□ Equipment inventory sheet
□ Contracts (if applicable)
  1. Title I personnel (teachers, paraprofessionals, coordinators, etc.) have their Title I time and daily duties documented through a fixed schedule.
/ □ Payroll records
□ Semi-Annual certification documentation in compliance
□ Title I staff schedules
IV. Parent Involvement: Does the school ensure effective parent involvement to support student achievement?
Quality Requirement / Quality Indicator Findings / Meets Requirements / Action Needed / Not Applicable
  1. The school implements strategies to increase parental involvement [SEC. 1118
/ □ Parent Interview
  1. The school implements strategies to increase parental involvement. [SEC. 1118]
/ □ School parent involvement policy includes pre-k program
□ Ongoing parent notifications/ newsletters
□ Agendas/minutes from annual meeting
□ Communication for non-English speakers
□ Parent training sessions
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